Scientists have performed studies to show that having a fever is adaptive.Which of the following observations in an ectotherm would be consistent with this conclusion?
A)An ectotherm with a fever will tend to stay warm by covering with a blanket.
B)An ectotherm with a fever will seek out cooler environments,like a tub of cool water.
C)An ectotherm with a fever will tend to decrease overall activity levels in order to keep from overheating.
D)An ectotherm will develop a fever after an infectious organism has been destroyed in order to speed healing.

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Ectotherms rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. If having a fever is adaptive, an ectotherm with a fever would seek warmth to raise its body temperature, consistent with the behavior of covering with a blanket to stay warm.

Scientists Have Performed Studies to Show That Having a Fever